Fingal Libraries' Podcast of Many Things Cultural (and anything else that takes our fancy)

About Fingal Libraries' Podcast of Many Things Cultural (and anything else that takes our fancy)

Barry Smith, on behalf of Fingal Libraries, presents this podcast series called: "Fingal Libraries’ Podcast of Many Things Cultural (and anything else that takes our fancy)". This easy-going and relaxed series will explore topics relating to Ireland's culture, history and wildlife with some interviews dotted in here and there. Episodes will air on Fridays and will be available on Facebook, Spotify and iTunes. All views and opinions expressed in the series are that solely of the presenter.

Publisher

Fingal Libraries Podcast

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Nov 2020

Latest episode

17 Feb 2021

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Feb 2021

   Episode VIII - Pirates just north east of the Caribbean

   Smuggling and piracy is not something usually associated with Fingal - but it should be!

2. 

   29 Jan 2021

   Episode VII - Brigit - too good a goddess to saintly sanitise.

   St. Brigit’s day is nearly upon us. Did you know Brigit was originally an ancient Irish goddess long before her conversion? Have a listen to this week’s podcast to learn more.

3. 

   14 Jan 2021

   Episode VI - Birds of a feather... eat together.

   This week we shall have a gander at some of our lovely wee garden birds and see what they fancy for dinner.

4. 

   10 Dec 2020

   Episode V - Mythological Mayhem - Ireland's Six Invasions

   Some people think Ireland's first invasion was by the Vikings but they were actually seventh in line. On this week's episode, we look at Ireland's six mythological invasions!

5. 

   3 Dec 2020

   Episode IV - Pollinators - the terror of the skies and our only hope of survival

   This week, we have a look at our vital little pollinator friends and try and get to know the much disliked wasp!

6. 

   28 Nov 2020

   Heritage Week 2020 - A Gentle Amble Through Some of Ireland’s Tree Heritage.

   For Heritage Week 2020, Barry Smith of Fingal Libraries writes and narrates this podcast that explores the role of trees in ancient Irish society, their place in our ancestors' world, the myths that grew with them, the veneration attached to them and the dramatic decline of their importance in Ireland.

7. 

   28 Nov 2020

   Episode III - Christianity invites itself to Ireland

   In this episode we look at the beginnings of Christianity in Ireland.

8. 

   28 Nov 2020

   Episode II - Dead trees, decomposing leaves and all the gross things that crawl around in them.

   Considering the time of year, I thought it might be nice to discuss something that we are all stepping on, around over or indeed through!

9. 

   28 Nov 2020

   Episode I - The Vikings in Ireland - misunderstood miscreants or complete scumbags.

   This week's episode will delve into Ireland's relationship with the auld Vikings and try and determine if they were really as bad as history remember them.